गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Breaking ∕ PM Shah to raise Nepal’s climate concern at UNGA Breaking PM Shah to raise Nepal’s climate concern at UNGA KathmanduPati September 06, 2026 Kathmandu [Nepal], September 6 – Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to travel to the United States to lead Nepal’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to highlight the country’s climate-related challenges following the devastating flood. Information and Communication minister Dr Bikram Timilsina confirmed that preparations are under way to formulate Nepal’s position for the General Assembly. The visit will be Shah’s first high-level foreign trip. The Prime Minister’s office and ministries concerned are preparing his address with particular focus on climate change, mountain conservation and the losses caused by the August 26 disaster in Rasuwa and other affected districts. Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will also accompany him. The government is also preparing for a factual assessment of the disaster’s human and material losses. The General Assembly’s general debate will be held from September 22 to 26 with the 81st session opening on September 8. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Nepal, Malaysia agree to act against syndicates affecting migrant workers Nepal, Bhutan discuss stronger climate cooperation in New York Finance Minister named acting PM as Shah heads to UNGA Japan pledges continued support to Nepal for flood recovery China extends aid for disaster-hit students in Nepal Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities